New Adobe Reader will not older version files

Is that true : Adobe is likely to come out with a new version of Adobe reader that will not read Acrobat files which are created in older versions like 6 or 7

It is true that newer Reader versions are more sensitive to old (or new) documents that contain errors.  But for correct documents, all new Reader versions are fully backwards compatible.

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  • Adobe reader will not open pdf files I have saved as, or, export as pdf to my desktop (latest Maverick). The same file does open when I am on the source website (i.e. user manuals etc.). Why?

    Adobe reader will not open pdf files I have saved as, or, export as pdf to my desktop (latest Maverick). The same file does open when I am on the source website (i.e. user manuals etc.). Why?

    iMac G4, Mac OS X (10.4.9)
    Make sure you have the latest Adobe Reader installed for your OS.
    http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?platform=macintosh&product=10
    Did you try using Preview. If you control click on the PDF on your desktop you can use the "open with" option.

  • Adobe reader will not download my files that it has been previously downloading with no trouble.

    Adobe reader will not download my files that it has been previously downloading with no trouble.

    Your statement is so vague that I have no idea what you are trying to do, or what goes wrong.  Please provide some details!

  • New Adobe 11 will not open pdf files?

    I access a file on the internet that is a pdf adobe then downloads it the download bar comes up it finishes but dosen't ever open  I wait and wait nothing . then I find the link copy it  open Adobe reader from my desktop click on file open and paste the link I was tring to read in there and it opens the file? I have never had a problem like that before with adobe so I even downloaded the latest update again and found it still had the same issue I even used the repair option in adobe and have still had the same result .
    PS  I also had spoken to a colleage who has simular problems now also with new adobe he is a programmer and will be writing in too.
    [email address removed]

    NJClint wrote:
    I access a file on the internet that is a pdf adobe then downloads it the download bar comes up it finishes but dosen't ever open  I wait and wait nothing . then I find the link copy it  open Adobe reader from my desktop click on file open and paste the link I was tring to read in there and it opens the file? I have never had a problem like that before with adobe so I even downloaded the latest update again and found it still had the same issue I even used the repair option in adobe and have still had the same result .
    PS  I also had spoken to a colleage who has simular problems now also with new adobe he is a programmer and will be writing in too.
    [email address removed]
    No... Adobe Reader DOESN'T download it... THAT'S (downloading ANYTHING) a browser function ONLY. It's also a browser setting ONLY (whether to view it or download it). Downloading the PDF is only half the task. Unless you have your BROWSER set to "open" the PDf upon completion of the download, it will "sit" wherever you downloaded it UNTIL you double click it, or open Reader and click File>Open and choose it.
    As Pat stated, we need to know your OS and browser to provide the correct solution for you.

  • Adobe Reader will not open .pdf file.

    I have Adobe Reader Acrobat 8 Professional. 
    I am attempting to open a .pdf file - it opens, but then gives me an error message and closes Adobe. 
    Error Code 148:3  You cannot use this product at this time.  You must repair the probgram by uninstalling and then reinstalling this product. 
    I've done this, but receive the same error message.  Any ideas what's going on?

    Try using the Acrobat/Reader Cleaner Tool to remove the old version of Adobe Reader 8:  http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/acrobatcleaner.html
    Then update your version of Adobe Reader:  http://get.adobe.com/reader/
    By the way if you have both installed remove Reader and run the repair of Acrobat.

  • Adobe Reader will not open PDF in browser simple answer.

    I just had this problem and was able to work through it with the help of tech support from TD Ameritrade.  The fix is simple so read on.  After uninstalling and reinstalling all things adobe and trying other recommendations on these forums I was stumped.  I called my broker tech section since I couldn't open their reports and we identified what my specific problem was.  For me, and I imagine some of you this will help and prevent a lot of wasted time.
    Nothing was wrong with my Adobe Reader.  My problem was that I have a 64 bit operating system and both of my default browsers were 64 bit browsers.  I did not know my internet explorer default browser was the 64 bit one until the technician that assisted me informed me that a recent windows update made all 64 bit systems default to 64 bit internet explorer browsers.  You cannot change that default by choosing between 64 bit and 32 bit, because you can only choose internet explorer.  That explains why my attempts to open with a 32 bit browsers always failed.  I also tried with Firefox thinking it was 32 bit and it failed as well.  The technician informed me Firefox is a 64 bit browser and then it made sense.  I guess the recent Adobe reader update caused a change that no longer allowed my 64 bit system and 64 bit browser to open PDF's through the browser. The technician who assisted me has a 64 bit system and only uses 64 bit browsers and can still open PDF's through those browsers.  That confused us for a while until we realized he had his Adobe updater turned off and therefore had not been exposed yet to the update that originated my problems.
    ****ANSWER FOR MY PROBLEM*******The quick answer is use Google Chrome or some other 32 bit browser.  If you set a 32 bit browser as your default, the PDF's will open.  You cannot set Internet Explorer 32 bit browser as your default if you have a 64 bit system and also have 64 bit Internet Explorer.  The windows update prevents you from doing it.  At least that is my understanding. 
    The bottom line is I have the newest Adobe Reader on a 64 bit system and can open any web PDF with Google Chrome set as my default browser, because it is a 32 bit browser.  The new Adobe Reader will not open PDF's with a 64 bit browser in Vista.  A 64 bit system is fine as long as you use the 32 bit browser to open your PDF's in Vista.  I hope this helps some avoid some headaches.  I wish it had been posted when my problem first arose. 
    I think you can use a 64 bit browser in Windows 9 or later, but for Vista the above applies.

    Yes I can create a short cut to internet exp. 32 bit on my desktop and I can even be using Internet expl. 32 bit, but when I try to open a PDF with adobe reader it won't work with internet exp. as my default browser b/c windows will always choose Internet exp. 64 bit which isn't supported yet by adobe reader.  With google chrome as my default browser windows can't choose an unsupported 64 bit browser in its place b/c google chrome doesn't have a 64 bit version.
    My post was for those people who may not have realized yet that windows would not ever choose Internet expl. 32 bit over Internet expl. 64 bit if both exist on their system.  For them it is easiest to just choose a default browser that only has a 32 bit version. 
    If I understood your reply correctly, you were telling me how to create a shortcut to Internet exp. 32 bit on my desk top.  However, having that shortcut on my desk top and opening my browser through it will not prevent the problem of windows choosing my Internet exp. 64 bit browser for pdf's I try to open from the web.  Thank you for your response, but I think the problem that I have tried to explain does exist for many users and can only be fixed by using a 32 bit browser that is not Internet explorer as your default browser.  At some point if windows fixes the update that always chooses Internet expl. 64 bit over Internet expl. 32 bit, then this will all be irrelevant.
    Thanks
    Sent from my iPod

  • Adobe Reader will not center the printable area on the page

    Hi there,
    I have posted a few times about this issue already but have still not gotten an answer so I'm trying again. Adobe Reader will not center PDF files on the page if the printable area is less than 8.5" X 11". I make sewing patterns for a living and have always drafted them on 7.5" X 10" artboards (printable areas)....the art boards are centered on the page when they are drafted. Up until a few months ago there has never been an issue for me or my customers to print the patterns in either landscape, portrait (depending on the particuar PDF's orientation) or autoportrait/landscape orientation. Then about 2 or so months ago I started getting complaints about the top left hand side of the page getting cut off. When I tried printing one of the PDF's myself that was drafted in landscape orientation, and I printed it in "landscape" orientation, the top left side of the pdf did indeed get cut off. When I printed in autoportrait/landscape orientation the pdf printed fine, and for many of my customers this seems to fix the problem. But for many of them it doesn't fix the problem and the pdf still prints with part of it getting cut off regardless of which box is checked for orientation. I've found that if I go to the "pages to print" box and click "other options" then select "current view" this often solves the problem...but then the user does not seem to be able to select which pages to print. This is becoming a major problem for my business (lots of complaints) and would really like to know if anyone has looked at this issue and if the problem will be solved anytime soon. It is not just me but many of my colleagues and 100's of customers. Help! Thank you:)

    iMac G4, Mac OS X (10.4.9)
    Make sure you have the latest Adobe Reader installed for your OS.
    http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?platform=macintosh&product=10
    Did you try using Preview. If you control click on the PDF on your desktop you can use the "open with" option.

  • Reader will not load pdf files

    my adobe reader will not load pdf files. I tried un-installing and re-downloading the reader. same thing it won't work. It works on my other computer

    The operating system is Windows 7. I get error message "there is no email program to perform the requested action". I get same error for local C: drive, jump drive, online firefox or microsoft browser. same problem.
    I fixed the problem by un-installing adobe xi and re-downloading adobe x. Its working great. adobe xi may work OK on windows 8. I have a laptop with Windows 8. I will be trying that tomorrow. I will send you a message.
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  • I just bought and downloaded an embroidery file but Adobe Reader will not open it.  What can I do?

    I just bought and downloaded an embroidery file but Adobe Reader will not open it. What can I do?

    Is it actually a PDF file or something else.
    You haven't given us enough information to do anything other than throw random guesses your way.
    Version of Reader? File type? Downloaded and saved to your desktop or are you clicking a link?
    Opening in browser or using File>Open in Reader?
    More info is better.

  • Reduce file size in Adobe Reader X, not Pro version?

    How do I reduce the size of my file in Adobe Reader X (not Pro version)?
    It's a large file (+70 pages), basically a magazine in PDF.

    Adobe Reader cannot edit or optimize PDF files.

  • Adobe Reader will not email my .pdf files.  Message: "Email has not been set up on this device."

    Adobe Reader will not email my .pdf files.  Message: "Email has not been set up on this device."  I have 4 email accounts that have been set up.  When trying to email from Adobe, the email screen does come up, but does not allow me to enter any recipients in the field, and when I try, the email page's fields simply goes blank and disappears, taking me back to the document I am trying to send.  After trying repeatedly, I get the message about needing to set up my email.  My mother and I have also noticed that when  we try to open documents sent in A.R., they may open, or just go blank.  Any suggestions or fixes?

    Setting up your email is a bit out of the scope of this forum. I'd suggest asking for help in the Apple forums devoted to the iPad. Good luck.

  • Adobe reader will not allow me to down load file because it says i must sign agreement which I did

    adobe reader will not allow me to down load file because it says i must sign agreement which I did

    Perhaps you have Adobe Acrobat, which can do everything Reader can do.

  • Adobe Reader will not open PDFs

    Adobe Reader will not open any PDFs. It will not open any new PDFs, downloaded from online, or old ones that have already downloaded and saved to a file. I have tried to repair Adobe Reader XI and reinstalled the most updated version. When I attempt to open a PDF, it tries to open it in Micrsoft Word, promting a file converstion (that fails).
    What I get when I attempt to open or convert pdf to word.
    ----below----
    %PDF-1.4
    %âãÏÓ
    73 0 obj
    <</Linearized 1/L 440983/O 75/E 327520/N 34/T 440560/H [ 530 578]>>
    endobj
    98 0 obj
    <</DecodeParms<</Columns 5/Predictor 12>>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<02F532C0FE2C5FA8D6E547C5578C3806><36909289970740478B773ACD778 234C4>]/Index[73 43]/Info 72 0 R/Length 125/Prev 440561/Root 74 0 R/Size 116/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream
      hÞbbd```b``q‘
    ----above----

    That looks like a perfectly good PDF, but since it's trying to open in Microsoft Word, that means your file association for .pdf files is incorrect.  You should change it to point to Adobe Reader instead of Word.
    If you are on Windows, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-file-open-program#1TC=windows-7

  • Windows 8 Adobe Reader will not fully open a pdf compiled with several pdf's into one - why?

    Windows 8 Adobe Reader will not fully open a pdf compiled with several pdf's into one - why?

    Hi Michael,
    “AdbeRdr11003_en_US.exe” is the download installed on our CEO’s new Windows 8 laptop.  It is a Dell XPS Re: Windows 8 Adobe Reader will not fully open a pdf compiled with several pdf's into one - why? Dell XPS 13" .  It has a full install Windows 8 Professional for its’ Operating System.
    I’ll attempt to attach the file in question.  The file opens fine on our Windows 7, and XP computers (with  the proper Adobe Reader on each).
    Our CEO says there is a message that comes up saying he needs Adobe Flash.  I’m attempting to find out whether or not he is trying to open it the ‘Metro’ view, or the ‘Desktop’ view – no answer yet.
    If your system strips the attachment, let me know, and I’ll upload the file to an ftp site {if necessary}.
    Wayne Nault
    [personal info removed by moderator]

  • Adobe Reader will not open embedded PDFs in Safari with Yosemite

    Adobe Reader will not open embedded PDFs in Safari with Yosemite installed

    That looks like a perfectly good PDF, but since it's trying to open in Microsoft Word, that means your file association for .pdf files is incorrect.  You should change it to point to Adobe Reader instead of Word.
    If you are on Windows, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-file-open-program#1TC=windows-7

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